An accident changed your life leaving you injured, causing hospital bills, damages, and emotional duress. Choosing a personal injury lawyer to recover compensation for those effects is an important decision that you should not make lightly.
The right personal injury lawyer can get the compensation you deserve. By making an informed decision, you can move forward after your accident knowing that you chose the right representation for your case and compensation possibilities.
Evaluate experience
Research lawyers who focus on personal injury law and have experience dealing with cases like yours. Your personal injury lawyer should have a complete understanding of the laws and procedures that your case will require. Choose a personal injury lawyer with experience in similar cases.
Do they offer a free consultation?
Take advantage of a free consultation offered by many personal injury law firms. This can help you determine if you feel you are compatible with the lawyer.
Additionally, it will give insight into litigation strategies employed by the attorney and how they would handle your case. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, address concerns, clarify costs, and understand the lawyer’s experience.
Ask about success rates and referrals
Experienced personal injury lawyers will have reviews from clients, testimonials, and ratings. Do your research. A lawyer with a successful track record with cases like your own can handle the challenges of your case.
Listen to you
Choose a personal injury lawyer who listens to your account of the accident and how it has changed your life. An experienced lawyer who takes the time to learn the details can make all the difference to you and the compensation you may deserve.
Guide you through the process
A personal injury lawyer should guide you through the process with ease, from the first consultation to the final settlement.
A good personal injury lawyer will explain the process and advocate for a positive result regarding the case according to your goals. They will explain timelines, how the court system works in cases like yours, and what you can expect.
Once you hire a lawyer, they will investigate, plead your case, and go through a discovery period to collect evidence before you reach a settlement or judgment.
Act as a resource
Ensure the attorney or firm you choose has an established network or can offer additional resources. A personal injury case may require thorough investigative research, medical expertise, and other professional affiliations to ensure the proper preparation and execution of your case.
Offer open and clear communication
The client-lawyer relationship relies on teamwork and effective communication. Without it, lawyers leave clients in the dark and lawyers don’t get all the facts.
Experienced personal injury lawyers will offer clear explanations of legal jargon, set expectations for their clients as the case unfolds, and be open about processes, compensation possibilities, and outcomes, while clients offer proper documentation and evidence for their case.
Understand the fee structure
Before you decide on an attorney or firm, ask about the fee structure. Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means the attorney only gets paid if they win your case.
Have your potential injury lawyer describe their payment plans, retainer fees, and other legal fees upfront. Make sure you understand and agree upon the percentage the lawyer will take as their fee from the settlement.
Ease concerns by offering solutions
Your initial consultation should make you want to work with the attorney you spoke with because the lawyer heard your concerns and offered solutions.
Depending on your goals, the solutions discussed may include describing types of compensation that you could recover and the limits of these compensation payouts.
If the attorney seems too busy to offer substantial information about how they can help you, they may handle your case the same way.
Trust your gut. If you don’t feel valued as a client, you shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve. Return to the drawing board and start from the top. Choose a personal injury who is right for you.
Just don’t wait too long. Virginia’s statute of limitations requires you to file a lawsuit within two years of the injury.
Find out what our Fort Worth lawyers can do for your case
Rose Law Group is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for your case. With over two decades of experience, Rose Law Group attorneys fight aggressively for your right to full and fair compensation based on your injury, accident, and its effects.
We can prepare, research, analyze, and strategize every detail of your case. Additionally, Rose Law Group has experience offering quality legal counsel and representation to individuals, Fortune 500 companies, and family owned businesses.
Our office is conveniently located in downtown Fort Worth at 777 Main Street, Suite 600. Still, if you cannot visit in person, Rose Law Group offers virtual appointments and calls, or onsite hospital visits depending on the severity of your injury and abilities.
Why wait to get the compensation you deserve? Call Rose Law Group at (817) 887‑8118 for your freeconsultation with one of our personal injury lawyers today so we can hear your story, concerns, and goals.